10 GIU 2024 · In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Dr. Ana Jimenez-Hami. Dr. Ana is the Founder and Executive Director of the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (OCCTAC), a nonprofit (501c3) organization located in the City of Santa Ana and founded in the year 2000. Tune in to hear how Dr. Ana is making the world a better place through giving her time, energy, and passion for children's therapeutic art programming. For full episode show notes, please go to my website at https://www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast

28 MAG 2024 · In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Erin Cummings. Erin is an entrepreneur, having founded a Yoga business, currently studying for her M.S. in entrepreneurship, and created two funds at Wichita State University for future business owners. Tune in to hear how Erin is making the world a better place through giving her time, energy, passion, and dollars.  For show notes and details on how to reach Erin, go to www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast

20 MAG 2024 · In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Megan Whitney. Since burning out a decade ago, her mission has been preventing the same exhaustion for other women working in nonprofits. She leads a mindfulness community and coaches changemakers to build peaceful, healthy lives — for themselves and others. At Feeding America, Megan has spent the past seven years fighting hunger as a fundraiser, fundraising consultant, and meditation teacher. Tune in to hear how Megan is making the world a better place and her passion for mindfulness.  For show notes and details on how to reach Megan, go to www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast

13 MAG 2024 · In this episode, we talk with philanthropist Dr. Kirk Adams. Kirk became blind around age 5 and grew up to be resilient and compassionate to those who are also affected by blindness. He went on to became the Past President of the Board and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind and has since become a consultant in his own practice called Innovative Impact. Tune in to hear how Kirk is making the world a better place and works to have it more equitable and inclusive.  For show notes and details on how to reach Kirk, go to http://www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast

6 MAG 2024 · In this episode we talk to Sonya Perez-Lauterbach. Sonya is a Certified Coach, Change Expert, and creator of Leadership Atlas - a holistic approach to leadership development that integrates the mental, emotional, and embodied aspects of leading. Tune in to how she talks about her family, global travel, and Latina culture in influencing who she is today and how she extends generosity to her coaching clients.  For episode show notes and details on how to reach Sonya, go to http://www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast

29 APR 2024 · In this episode, we talk with Jenna Hermans. Jenna is Co-founder and COO of http://bcrgs.com/a transformation agency, a busy mom of 4, a high-performance coach, and the author of https://jennahermans.com/book. Tune in to hear her wisdom on the dynamic power of giving and receiving and how you can make a difference with small steps in helping others (and don’t forget to practice self-care). 

22 APR 2024 · In this episode, we talk to Michelle Valiukenas. Michelle is a dedicated mom, storyteller, and advocate. She is the Co-founder of the Collette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, whose mission it is to improve outcomes of pregnancy, prematurity, and infancy as well as aid in the grieving process through financial assistance, education and advocacy. Tune in to learn about what she says about founding a nonprofit and how creating this foundation was part of her own healing journey after the loss of her daughter Colette. Learn more about her organization, here: https://colettelouise.com/

15 APR 2024 · In this episode, we talk to Glen Carnahan.  Glen is on the board of the Littleton Youth Soccer Club where he has volunteered the past 5 years. Listen in to hear what he has to say about his love of giving and the support he gets from his family in order to give back. 

8 APR 2024 · In this episode, we talk to Natalie Silverstein. Natalie is an author, speaker, award-winning podcast host, nonprofit founder and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Hear Natalie’s thoughts on how you can make a difference in the world and how being kind can cause a ripple effect you don’t even know about.  Natalie’s website: https://simpleactsguide.com/about-natalie/

1 APR 2024 · In this episode, we talk with Eric Goodman, President and CEO of MVS, Inc. Eric also serves on the boards of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Junior Achievement, and more. Learn how Eric got started in philanthropy and how he found his purpose. For episode show notes, visit: http://www.youareaphilanthropist.com/podcast